COMPENDIUM 



RELIGIOUS FAITH AND PRACTICE, 



FOR YOUNG PERSONS 

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OF 

BY LINDLEY MURRAY. 

PHILADELPHIA: 
NATHAN KITE — 50 NORTH FOURTH STREET. 

1833. 



INTRODUCTION. 



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TO imbue the tender minds of youth with 
the great principles of piety and virtue, with 
that knowledge which will promote their true 
happiness, both here and hereafter, is an ob- 
ject of incalculable importance: and more 
especially so, from their susceptibility to re- 
ceive impressions, and their aptitude to retain 
them. Every attempt, therefore, to accom- 
plish so desirable an end, will, doubtless, be 
received with some degree of attention and 
indulgence. 

The Author of this Compendium, influenced 
by these considerations, has endeavoured to 
select for the use of young persons of the So- 
ciety of Friends, the most important principles 
of religious faith and practice; to arrange 
them in a regular and intelligible order ; and 
to express them in language adapted to their 
capacities. He has also studied to exhibit the 



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sentiments, and to form the sentences in a 
manner calculated to make a strong impres- 
sion on the mind, and to be recollected with 
facility. 

It is not supposed that the learners will fully 
comprehend all the tenets and positions which, 
in the present work, are offered for their at- 
tention. This is not required nor expected. 
But, by committing them to memory, listening 
to occasional explanations, and frequently re- 
flecting upon them as they advance in years 
and judgment, the truths they contain will 
gradually appear more intelligible and satis- 
factory ; and, at length, become the estab- 
lished, comfortable, and influential maxims of 
their lives. These fundamental principles are 
of too great moment to be suspended till the 
period of their riper years. Such a delay in 
communicating them would be imprudent and 
hazardous. They should be aided by early 
impression and the influence of habit ; and be 
made to grow with the learners' growth, and 
to strengthen with their strength. 

There are, indeed, some points of Scriptural 
doctrine, which are above the comprehension 
of the human intellect. They transcend, 
though they do not contradict reason : and 



INTRODUCTION. V 

our finite understanding in vain attempts to 
explain them ; to lift up that veil which Infinite 
Wisdom has been pleased to spread over them. 
These doctrines are subjects for the exercise 
of our faith, not for employing our reasoning 
powers to scrutinize and develope them. When 
we have carefully ascertained them to be of 
Divine authority, the revelations of our Hea- 
venly Father, we are to receive them devoutly, 
and humbly rely upon him as the God of truth 
and wisdom. This faith, this reverential re- 
gard to his declarations, is at once soothing 
and relieving to our minds, and an acceptable 
homage of finite beings to their supreme, om- 
niscient Lord. — To admit no doctrines as 
Divine, but such as are level with our own 
feeble, limited understandings, such only as 
our reason can fathom and explain, appears to 
be a very unwarrantable and dangerous senti- 
ment. We cannot be too vigilant against the 
admission of a principle, which has so evident 
a tendency to weaken the reverence we owe 
to our Sovereign lawgiver; to produce, in- 
stead of humility, great self-exaltation; and 
to prepare the mind, by degrees, first for 
scepticism, and then for infidelity. 

Every tenet and position in this work, is 
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illustrated and confirmed, by appropriate pas- 
sages taken from the Holy Scriptures : from 
which it will appear, that the whole is founded 
upon, and warranted by divine revelation. 
Many of these passages, besides confirming 
their respective positions, expand, and render 
them more perspicuous. Deficiencies are thus 
supplied, obscurities cleared up, and objections 
obviated, without loading the memory, in the 
first instance, with unnecessary additions and 
explanations. Most of the scriptural illustra- 
tions might easily have been carried to a 
much greater extent. But a few striking 
passages appear to be better adapted to the 
memory and comprehension of young persons, 
and more likely to produce a good effect, than 
a very copious selection. 

Some of the principles could not conve- 
niently be expressed in so concise a manner, 
as others are. In these instances, it was ne- 
cessary to extend, in some degree, the expla- 
nations, that the subject might be rendered 
more intelligible than could be done by short, 
general, and indefinite propositions. Brevity, 
therefore, in a few of the tenets, has been sa- 
crificed to perspicuity. 

The Author supposes that the attainment 



INTRODUCTION. VH 

of the objects in view, would be facilitated, if 
the learners were first to read over and com- 
mit to memory, all the tenets and positions as 
they are contained in the larger type; and 
th^ to peruse, very attentively, the scriptural 
illustrations of each principles. After this, 
the passages from Scripture may all be com- 
mitted to memory, and repeated with their 
respective tenets, or positions. 

As a very intimate connexion subsists be- 
tween some parts of the chief doctrines con- 
tained in this Compendium, it was found to be 
difficult, if not impracticable, to avoid every 
degree of repetition. But as these principles 
are of prime importance, the author presumes 
that the harmony and coincidence which pre- 
vail among them, will remove all objections 
from the mind of the reader ; and perhaps 
render the repetitions acceptable to him, and 
conducive to the design of the work. 

Before the conclusion of this introduction, 
the author wishes to make a short address to 
the young persons for whom the present work 
is intended. He feels a sincere desire for 
their improvement and welfare ; and he doubts 
not that they will receive the expressions of 
it with correspondent attention and candour. 



Via INTRODUCTION. 

He hopes too that the address will be found 
to comport with, and promote the design of the 
work. 

The religious and moral principles, with the 
confirmations of them from the Holy Scrip- 
tures, which are contained in this Compen- 
dium, will, if they are attentively perused, 
and carefully committed to memory, store 
your minds with many of the most important 
doctrines and precepts of the christian reli- 
gion. Should these principles be duly re- 
flected upon, and produce an increased at- 
tachment to the sacred writings, they will 
have a powerful tendency to influence your 
lives, and to promote your happiness both 
here and hereafter. But you should ever re- 
member, that sound opinions and religious 
knowledge are not necessarily connected with 
virtuous practice ; and that they serve only to 
increase our condemnation, when ihey do not 
produce a correspondent temper and conduct. 

May it, therefore, be your earnest concern 
to bring into action your principles and know- 
ledge, and to adorn your profession by a life 
of purity, piety, and beneficence ! May you 
humbly and devoutly contemplate the blessings 
which have been bestowed upon you by your 



INTRODUCTION. IX 

most bountiful benefactor! With a design to 
make you happy, he has brought you into 
being, made you spectators of his wonderful 
works, and surrounded you with more objects 
of enjoyment than you are able to number: 
he has, through life, preserved and protected 
you by his providence from innumerable evils ; 
and he is still about your bed and your path, 
to guide, defend, and preserve you : and, above 
all, he has, by the gift of his beloved Son, re- 
deemed you from sin and misery ; and, if you 
are willing and obedient, has prepared for you 
a state of happiness far surpassing, in nature 
and duration, all that your present faculties 
can conceive. These are indeed unfailing 
sources of gratitude, love, and obedience. 

Amidst the manifold blessings of your lives, 
you are, in an especial manner, to number 
that of your having been born and educated 
in a land where the Holy Scriptures in their 
original purity are known : v/here the Chris- 
tian religion prevails ; and where many per- 
sons, under its holy influence in their various 
professions, adorn and recommend its doc- 
trines. Besides this privilege, in common 
with young person^ of other religious denomi- 
nations, you have had the peculiar advantage of 



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being educated in a society of christians, 
whose principles teach them great moderation 
in all their desires and pursuits ; whose man- 
ners and habits of life preserve them from 
many evils ; and who so highly recommend 
love towards their fellow-beings, as to disap- 
prove of all wars and fightings, contentions 
and animosities; and who are particularly 
careful to guard their members, especially 
their youth, against those customs, fashions 
and diversions of the world, which are apt to 
insnare and corrupt the mind, and dispose it 
by insensible degrees, to slight, if not to re- 
ject the pure self-denying doctrines of the gos- 
pel. 

Such advantages you cannot too highly va- 
lue, nor can you be too grateful for them. It 
is wise and rational to hold them dear, and to 
feel yourselves most cordially attacted to them. 
But you are never to forget, that you and your 
fellow-christians are children of the same 
heavenly Father ; that he desires their hap- 
piness as well as yours ; and that he has af- 
forded them the same gospel, and the same 
spirit of light and life, which he has granted 
to you ; and will finally give both them and you, 
if faithful, an eternal inheritance together. 



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What powerful motives are these for brotherly- 
love, for charitable and liberal sentiments to- 
wards persons who, in some points of doctrine 
or practice, may, conscientiously, differ from 
you ! Encourage these sentiments, and care- 
fiilly avoid all censorious judgments, and every 
feeling which may tend to alienate you from 
your brethren. Whilst you entertain a strict, 
undeviating regard and attachment to your 
own principles of religion, cherish in your 
breasts a generous love and liberality towards 
all your fellow-christians. — With the house- 
hold of faith you are, indeed, peculiarly con- 
nected in the bonds of love and beneficence ; 
but your charity and candour are not to be 
confined to them. Every man is your brother, 
and is entitled to your regard, to your favoura- 
ble sentiments, and desires for his welfare ,* and 
also to your exertions to promote it, as far as 
your situation, your circumstances and his, 
may render them proper and requisite. 

You will find it of great importance, not 
only to adopt sound principles, and just views 
of the state of man, but to adhere to them 
with unshaken constancy and resolution. — 
Though a religious life secures the sweetest 
and most rational enjoyments, yet the world 



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will hold out to you its promises and tempta* 
tions ; and its votaries will be ready to second 
and recommend its blandishments. But if, 
from the ardour and inexperience of youth, 
you should be induced to listen to their sug- 
gestions, and indulge yourselves in unwarrant- 
able gratifications, you will indeed have rea- 
son to repent the experiment. The world. 
,w;i|l, sooner or later, be found to be a hard 
master. It will require great sacrifices for 
inconsiderable pleasure : peace of mind, con- 
scious innocence, divine approbation, and the 
most animating hopes must all be resigned to 
it ; and habits of folly and mortifying disap- 
pointments, remorse and gloomy prospects, 
will be, more or less, superinduced.— Let the 
danger of being thus estranged from the paths 
of virtue, and of never returning to them, and 
the sad consequences of such a state, operate 
powerfully on your minds, and lead you to 
view every approach towards it, with caution 
and serious apprehension. 

In your progress through life, you are ever 
to bear in mind, that though " Wisdom's ways 
are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths 
are peace," yet that this is the scene of trial, 
not of full reward ; that here you are to be 
exercised and refined, and made fit for a bet- 



INTRODUCTION. Xilf 

ter world ; for the society of holy, happy, and 
benevolent spirits. The cross is therefore to 
precede your crown. But under every pro- 
bation and affliction, with which infinite wis- 
dom may be pleased to exercise you, for this 
gracious purpose, there will be no ground for 
discouragement. You will always be under the 
care and regard of your heavenly Father : and 
if you continue to trust in him, to wait upon and 
pray to him, he will assuredly not forsake 
you. You will never repent having devoted 
yourselves to his service ; and you will still 
find that, in the paths of virtue, there are con- 
solations and enjoyments, transcending all 
your sorrows ; far superior to every thing 
which the world can give, and so stable that 
nothing in it can take them away. In the 
peace of a good conscience, the approbation 
of Heaven, and the well-founded hope, that 
an unspeakably glorious inheritance is reser- 
ved for you hereafter, you will be comforted 
and animated ; you will feel the happy choice 
you have made, and will, at times, go on 
your way rejoicing. — That you may be truly 
wise and good, and happy both here and here- 
after, is the desire of your sincere friend, 

THE AUTHOR. 
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The Author of this Compendium is per- 
suaded that it contains nothing but what is 
consistent with the principles of the Society 
of which he is a member. But as the nature 
and design of the work do not admit of its 
comprehending all the peculiar doctrines of 
the Society, nor of explaining with much par- 
ticularity, those of which it does treat ; he 
thinks it may be proper, though perhaps un- 
necessary, to state, that himself, and not the 
Society of Friends, is accountable for the 
tenets and positions, as well as the mode of 
treating them, which are exhibited in this 
work. 



' A COMPENDIUM, &c, 

CHAPTER I. 

ARTICLES OF FAITH; OR, WHAT WE AkP. 
TO BELIEVE. 

SECTION I. 

The being and attributes of God. 

1. There is but one living and true Godj 
the maker and preserver of all things, the 
source of happiness, and of every thing 
that is good. 

Proofs and Illustrations from the Holy Scriptures. 

Hear, O Israel! the Lord our God is one 
Lord. Deut. vi. 4. 

Thou hast created all things ; and for thy 
pleasure they are, and were created. Rev. 
iv. 11. 

O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. 
Psalm xxxvi. 6. 

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In him we live, and move, and have our 
being. Acts, xvii. 28. 

In thy presence is fulness of joy ; at thy 
right hand there are pleasures for evermore. 
Psalm xvi. 11. 

Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is 
from above, and cometh down from the Father 
of lights. James, i. 17. 

2. This great Being has always existed, 
and he will exist for ever, and his nature 
is unchangeable. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Before the mountains were brought forth, 
or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the 
world, even from everlasting to everlasting, 
thou art God. Psalm xc. 2. 

One day is with the Lord as a thousand 
years, and a thousand years as one day. 2 
Peter, iii. 8. 

I am the Lord, I change not. Malachi, 
iii. 6. 

With him there is no^variableness, neither 
shadow of turning. James, i. 17. 

3. He is all powerful and glorious ; he 
is every where present ; he knows every 



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thing, and perceives our very thoughts 
and desires. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and 
the glory, forever. Mat. vi. 13. 

All nations before him are as nothing ; and 
they are counted to him less than nothing, 
and vanity. Isaiah, xl. 17. 

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, 
beholding the evil and the good. Proverbs, 
XV. 3. 

He that planted the ear, shall he not hear ? 
he that formed the eye, shall he not see ? he 
that tcacheth man knowledge, shall not he 
know? Psalm xciv. 9. 

The darkness hideth not from thee ; but the 
night shineth as the day : the darkness and 
the light are both alike to thee. Psalm cxxxix. 
12. 

4. He is a God of truth, holiness, and 
justice. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
Just and true are thy ways, thou King of 
saints. Rev. xv. 3. 

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the 



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thing that is gone out of my lips. Psalm 
Ixxxix. 34. 

I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of 
Israel, thy Saviour. Isaiah, xliii. 3. 

Who is like unto thee, O Lord ! glorious 
in holiness? Exodus, xv. 11. 

Shall not the judge of all the earth do right 1 
Gen. xviii. 25. 

Justice and judgment are the habitation of 
thy throne. Psalm Ixxxix. 14. 

5. He is a God of wisdom, love, and 
mercy. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

O Lord, how manifold are thy works ! in 
wisdom hast thou made them all. Psalm civ. 
24. 

O the depth of the riches, both of the wis- 
dom and knowledge of God ! Rom. xi. 33. 

God is love : and he that dwelleth in love 
dvvelleth in God, and God in him. 1 John, 
iv. 16. 

Live in peace ; and the God of love and 
peace shall be with you. 2 Cor. xiii. 11. 

Blessed be God ; the Father of mercies, 
and the God of all comfort. 2 Cor. i. 3. 

The Lord is good to all ; and his tender 



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mercies are over all his works. Psalm cxlv. 
9. 

6. He is possessed of every perfection 
and excellence in an infinite degree. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Great is our Lord, and of great power : his 
understanding is infinite. Psalm cxlvii. 5. 

O, the depth of the riches both of the wis- 
dom and knowledge of God ! how unsearch- 
able are his judgments, and his ways past 
finding out ! Rom. xi. 33. 

Canst thou by searching find out God? 
Canst thou find out the Almighty to perfec- 
tion ? It is as high as heaven ; what canst 
thou do ? deeper than hell ; what canst thou 
know ? Job, xi. 7. 

Behold, the heaven, and heaven of heavens, 
cannot contain thee. 1 Kings, viii. 27. 

7. Though there is but one living and 
true God, yet in him exists the mysterious 
union of the Father, the Son, and the Holy 
Spirit. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
In the beginning was the Word, and the 



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Word was with God, and the Word was 
God. — And the Word was made flesh, and 
dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. John, 
i. 1 and 14. 

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, bap* 
tizing them into the name of the Father, and 
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Mat. 
xxviii. 19. 

There is one God and Father of all, who 
is above all, and through all, and in you all. 
Ephes. iv. 6. 

Christ is over all, God blessed forever. 
Rom. ix. 5. 

Who being in the form of God, thought it 
not robbery to be equal with God. Philip, ii. 
6. 

I and my Father are one. John, x. 30. 

All things were created by him, (Christ) 
and for him. Coloss. i. 16. 

When the Comforter is come, whom I will 
send you from the Father, even the Spirit of 
Truth which proceedeth from the Father, he 
shall testify of me. John, xv. 26. 

There are three that bear record in heaven, 
the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost : 
and these three are one. 1 John, v. 7. 

Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, 



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be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and 
to the Lamb, for ever and ever. Rev. v. 13. 
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and 
the love of God, and the communion of the 
Holy Ghost, be with you all. 2 Cor. xiii. 14. 

SECTION 11. 

The Design of Man^s Existence. 

This great and good being created us, 
that we might glorify, love, and serve him 
forever ; and that we might find our true 
happiness in these duties. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

I have created him for my glory. Isaiah, 
xliii. 7. 

Fear God, and give glory to him. Rev. 
xiv. 7. 

Thou hast created all things ; and for thy 
pleasure they are, and were created. Rev. 
iv. 11. ^ 

Ye are not your own. Ye are bought with 
a price ; therefore glorify God in your body, 
and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Cor. 
vi. 20. 



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And all these blessings shall come on thee, 
and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto 
the voice of the Lord thy God. Deut.xxviii.2. 

SECTION HI. 

The Fall of Man. 

Adam, the first man, was made perfect 
and happy : but he did not long obey the 
will of his gracious Lord and Master. He 
fell from his holy and happy state; be- 
came an impure and miserable being ; and 
all his posterity are involved in the conse- 
quences of his transgression. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

God created man in his own image; in 
the image of God created he him. Gen. i. 
27- 

And God saw every thing that he had 
made ; and behold it was very good. Gen- 

And unto Adani he said, Because thou bast 
eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, 
saying, thou shalt not eat of it ; cursed is the 



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ground for thy sake ; in sorrow shalt thou eat 
of it all the days of thy life. Gen. iii. 17. 

Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly 
upward. Job, v. 7. 

The children of men are all gone aside ; 
they are all together become filthy : there is 
none that doeth good, no, not one. Psalm xiv. 
3. 

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into 
the world, and death by sin ; and so death 
passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. 
Rom. 5. 12. 

We were by nature the children of wrath > 
even as others. Eph. ii. 3. 

SECTION IV. 

The love and mercy of God to fallen man. 

Our heavenly Father did not leave us to 
perish in this fallen and miserable condi- 
tion. He SO loved us, that he gave early 
and gracious promises of a deliverer: and, 
in due time, sent his dear and only Son, 
the expected Messiah, to atone for our 
sins, and to reconcile the world to himself. 
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Proofs and Illustrations. 

The seed of the woman shall bruise thy 
head. Gen. iii. 15. 

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah — 
until Shiloh come : and unto him shall the 
gathering of the people be. Gen. xlix. 10. 

Now to Abraham and his seed, were the 
promises made. He saith — to thy seed, which 
is Christ. Gal. iii. 16. 

God so loved the world, that he gave his 
only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth 
in him, should not perish, but have everlasting 
life. John, iii. 16. 

He that spared not his own Son, but de- 
livered him up for us all, how shall he not 
with him also freely give us all things. Rom. 
viii. 32. 

God was in Christ reconciling the world, to 
himself. 2 Cor. v. 19. 

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SECTION V. 

Redemption by Jesus Christ. 

PART THE FIRST. 

The Son of God came into this world, 



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and voluntarily took our nature upon him. 
He participated of the Divine and the hu- 
man nature, that he might redeem us from 
all iniquity, make know^n to us the will of 
God, and set us a perfect example of piety 
and virtue. This compassionate Redeem- 
er, the Lord Jesus Christ, became a sacri- 
fice for the sins of the whole world. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

God was manifest in the flesh, believed on 
in the world, received up into glory. 1 Tim. 
iii. 16. 

I came forth from the Father, and am come 
into the world : again, I leave the world, and 
go to the Father. John, xvi. 28. 

The Lord Jesus Christ gave himself for 
our sins, that he might deliver us from this 
present evil world, according to the will of 
God and our Father. Gal. i. 4. 

The law was given by Moses, but grace 
^nd truth came by Jesus Christ. John, i. 17. 

Him shall ye hear in all things, whatsoever 
he shall say unto you. Acts, iii. 22. 

Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an 
example, that ye should follow his steps. 1 
Peter, ii. 21. 



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I have given you an example, that ye should 
do as I have done to you. John, xiii. 15. 

Who his own self bare our sins in his own 
body on the tree, that we, being dead to sin, 
should live unto righteousness ; by whose 
stripes ye were healed. 1 Peter, ii. 24. 

And he is the propitiation for our sins ; and 
not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole 
world. 1 John, ii. 2. 

Redemption by Jesus Christ, 

PART THE SECOND. 

Jesus Christ is the great Head of the 
universal church. Through him, and for 
his sake, are all our sins forgiven, all our 
\vants supplied, and all our blessings com- 
municated. He is both willing and able to 
save, even in their greatest extremity, and 
to make eternally happy, all w^ho truly re- 
pent, who call upon him, and put their 
trust in him. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Christ is the head of the Church ; and he is 
the Saviour of the body. Eph^s. v. 23. 

Your sins are forgiven you for his name's 
sake, 1 John, ii. 12. 



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God shall supply all your need, according 
to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus. Philip, 
iv. 19. 

And Jesus spake unto them, saying, All 
power is given unto me, in heaven and in 
earth. Mat. xxviii. 18. 

I am the way, and the truth, and the life : 
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 
John, xiv. 6. 

lam the light of the world : he that fol- 
loweth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall 
have the light of life. John, viii. 12. 

Come unto me all ye that labour and are 
heavy laden, and 1 will give you rest. Mat. 
xi. 28. 

Him that cometh to me, I will in no wise 
cast out. John, vi. 37. 

Wherefore he is able also to save them to 
the uttermost that come unto God by him, 
seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for 
them. Heb. vii. 25. 

If ye do these things, ye shall never fall : 
for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you 
abundantly, into the everlasting kingdom of 
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter, 
i, 10. 

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SECTION VI. 

The Holy Spirit. 

By the gift of the Holy Spirit, purchas- 
ed by Jesus Christ for all mankind, we 
are enlightened and directed; purified, 
strengthened, and comforted ; and, by obe- 
dience to this divine monitor, we are led 
to the performance of all our duties, and 
prepared for the kingdom of heaven. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

What, know ye not that your body is the 
temple of the Holy Ghost? 1 Cor. vi. 19. 

The manifestation of the Spirit is given to 
every man, to profit withal. 1 Cor. xii. 7. 

If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, 
he is none of his. Rom. viii. 9. 

And I will pray the Father, and he shall 
give you another Comforter, that he may 
abide with you for ever, even the Spirit of 
Truth. John, xiv. 16. 

But the Comforter, which is the Holy 
Spirit, whom the Father will send in my 
name, he shall teach you all things. John, 
xiv. 26. 

Not by works of righteousness which we 



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have done, but according to his mercy he 
saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and 
renewing of the Holy Ghost ; which he shed 
on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our 
Saviour. Titus, iii. 5. 

As many as are led by the Spirit of God, 
they are the sons of God. Rom. viii. 14. 

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our 
spirit, that we are the children of God. Rom. 
viii. 16. 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a 
man be born of the Spirit, he cannot enter 
into the kingdom of God. John, iii. 5. 

If ye then, being evil, know how to give 
good gifts unto your children; how much 
more shall your Heavenly Father give the 
Holy Spirit to them that ask him ! Luke, 
xi. 13. 

SECTION vir. 

The ground of mari^s salvation, in all ages* 

The redemption, by Jesus Christ, and 
the gift of the Holy Spirit, apply to all 
ages of the world. The salvation of men 



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§riod, is derived from this Re- 
[ deenaer, and the operation of this Spirit. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
For by him (the Son of God) were all things 
created, that are in heaven, and that are in 
earth. Coloss. i. 16. 

His grace was given us in Christ Jesus, be- 
fore the world began. 2 Tim. i. 9. 

Jesus Christ, the Lamb slain from the foun- 
dation of the world. Rev. xiii. 8. 

As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall 
all be made alive. 1 Cor. xv. 22. 

They all drank of that spiritual Rock which 
followed them ; and that Rock was Christ. 
1 Cor. X. 4. 

There is a spirit in man ; and the inspira- 
tion of the Almighty givelh them understand- 
ing. Job, xxxii. 8. 

Thou gavest also thy good Spirit to instruct 
them. Neh. ix. 20. 

Take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 
li. 11. 

I have poured out my Spirit upon the house 
of Israel, saith the Lord. Ezek. xxxix. 29. 

And I will put my Spirit within you, and 
cause you to walk in my statutes. Ezek. 
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SECTION VTII. 

The Holy Scriptures. 

The Old and New Testaments contain 
the will of God, graciously communicated 
to us; and designed by him, through the 
influence of the Holy Spirit, for our in- 
struction, our comfort and support, under 
all the trials of life. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Whatsoever things were written aforetime, 
were written for oar learning, that we, through 
patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might 
have hope. Rom. xv. 4. 

The prophecy came not in old time by the 
will of man : but holy men of God spake as 
they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pe- 
ter, 1. 21. 

Then opened he their understanding, that 
they might understand the Scriptures. Luke, 
xxiv. 45. 

The Holy Scriptures are able to make thee 
wise unto salvation, through faith which is in 
Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. iii. 15. 



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SECTION IX. 



Man is unable to save himself. 

By nature we can do nothing to save 
and redeem ourselves from sin and misery ; 
it is only by the grace of God, in Jesus 
Christ, that we can obey him, and be made 
fit for a future state of purity and happi- 
ness. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

The natural man receiveth not the things 
of the Spirit of God ; for they are foolishness 
unto him : neither can he know them, be- 
cause they are spiritually discerned. 1 Cor. 
ii. 14. 

We are not sufficient of ourselves to think 
any thing as of ourselves : but our sufficiency 
is of God. 2 Cor. iii. 5. 

It is God that worketh in you, both to will 
and to do of his good pleasure. Phil. ii. 13. 

I am the vine, ye are the branches. He 
that abideth in me, and I in him, the same 
bringeth forth much fruit : for without me ye 
can do nothing. John, xv. 5. 



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SECTION X. 

Rewards and punishments after death. 

There will be after death a state of re- 
wards and punishments, a great day of 
final judgment. They who have true faith, 
who sincerely repent. of their sins, and 
serve God acceptably, will be happy for 
ever. They who continued impenitent, 
and disobedient, will be for ever misera- 
ble. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

God hath appointed a day, in which he will 
judge the world in righteousness, by that man 
whom he hath ordained. Acts, xvii. 31. 

God shall bring every work into judgment, 
with every secret thing, whether it be good, 
or whether it be evil. Eccles. xii. 14. 

God will render to every man according to 
his deeds. Rom. ii. 6. 

When the Son of man shall come in his 
glory, and all the holy angels with him, then 
shall He sit upon the throne of his glory. 

And before him shall be gathered all na- 
tions, and he shall separate them one from 
another, as a shepherd divideth his sh^ep from 
the goats : 



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And he shall set the sheep on his right hand^ 
but the goats on the left. 

Then shall the King say unto them on his 
right hand. Come, ye blessed of my Father, 
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the 
foundation of the world. — 

Then shall he say also unto them on the 
left hand. Depart from me, ye cursed, into 
everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his 
angels. — 

And these shall go away into everlasting 
punishment : but the righteous into life eter- 
nal. Mat. XXV. 31,46. 

SECTION XI. 

Faith in God, and in Jesus Christ. 

True faith in God, and in the Lord Je- 
sus Christ, not a merely historical, but a 
vital operative faith, is a purifying, eleva- 
ting principle, and is essential to our sal- 
vation. It has a powerful influence on our 
thoughts, words, and actions. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, 
the evidence of things not seen. Heb. xi. 1. 



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Without faith it is impossible to please God. 
Heb. xi. 6. 

By grace are ye saved, through faith ; and 
that not of yourselves ; it is the gift of God. 
Ephes. ii, 8. 

In Jesus Christ, neither circumcision nor 
uncircumcision availeth any thing, but faith 
which worketh by love. Gal. v. 6. 

He put no difference between us and them, 
purifying their hearts by faith. Acts, xv. 9. 

This is the victory that overcometh the 
world, even our faith. 1 John, v. 4. 

Ye are the children of God, by faith in 
Christ Jesus. Gal. iii. 26. 

Above all, taking the shield of faith, where- 
with ye shall be able to quench all the fiery 
darts of the wicked. Ephes. vi. 16. 

SECTION XII. 

Works, as well as Faith, are required 
from us. 

Though the merits of Jesus Christ, and 
a lively faith in him, are the ground of our 
salvation, yet good works are the genuine 
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fruits and evidence of true faith, and are 
our indispensable duties. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

As the body without the spirit is dead, so 
faith without works is dead also. James, ii. 26. 

I will show thee my faith by my works. 
James, ii. 18. 

And the dead were judged out of those 
things which were written in the books, ac- 
cording to their works. Rev. xx. 12. 

Jesus Christ gave himself for us, that he 
might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify 
unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good 
works. Titus, ii. 14. 

We must all appear before the judgment 
seat of Christ, that every one may receive 
the things done in his body, according to that 
he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2 
Cor. V. 10. 

SECTION XIII. 

Divine Providence. 

The Providence of God watches over 
every part of his creation. As he knows 



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the condition of every living creature, he 
takes care of it, and supplies its wants, in 
such a way as seems good to himself. The 
children of men, in all their concerns, are, 
in a special manner, continually under his 
notice, protection, and government. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Behold the fowls of the air : for they sow 
not, neither do they reap, nor gather into 
barns, yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. 
Mat. vi. 26. 

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing ? 
and one of them shall not fall on the ground 
without your Father. But the very hairs of 
your head are all numbered. Mat. x. 29. 

Except the Lord build the house, they la- 
bour in vain that build it : except the Lord 
keep the city, the watchman waketh but in 
vain. Psalm cxxvii. 1. 

The Most High ruleth in the kingdom of 
men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. 
Dan. iv. 17. 

A man's heart deviseth his way ; but the 
Lord directeth his steps. Prov. xvi. 9. 

The lot is cast into the lap ; but the whole 
disposing thereof is of the Lord. Prov. xvi. 
33. 



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SECTION XIV. 



The Ministry of the Gospel* 

As the influence of the Holy Spirit is 
essential to the conversion and regenera- 
tion of every person, so it is peculiarly 
necessary to the formation of a true minis- 
ter of the Gospel. It is both a sufficient, 
and an indispensable qualification for that 
important office ; which, as it is freely re- 
ceived, should be freely given. This sacred 
ofl[ice is bestowed not only on men, but on 
women also. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Our sufficiency is of God : who hath made 
us able ministers of the New Testament ; not 
of the letter, but of the Spirit ; for the letter 
killeth, but the Spirit giveth life. 2 Cor. iii. 6, 

As every man hath received the gift, even 
so minister the same one to another, as good 
stewards of the manifold grace of God. If 
any man speak, let him speak as the oracles 
of God : if any man minister, let him do it as 
of the ability which God giveth : that God in 
all things may be glorified. 2 Peter, iv. 10. 



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And my preaching was not with enticing 
words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration 
of the Spirit, and of power. That your faith 
should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in 
the power of God. 1 Cor. ii. 4. 

Freely ye have received, freely give. Mat. 
X. 8. 

I have coveted no man's silver, or gold or 
apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these 
hands have ministered to my necessities, and 
to them that were with me. Acts, xx. 33. 

And it shall come to pass afterwards, that 
I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh ; and 
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. 
Joel, ii. 28. 

And Philip had four daughters, virgins, 
which did prophesy. Acts, xxi. 9. 

Every woman that prayeth or prophesieth 
with her head uncovered, dishonoureth her 
head. 1 Cor. xi. 5. 

There is neither male nor female : for ye 
are all one in Christ Jesus. Gal. iii. 28. 



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SECTION XV. 

Baptism and the LonTs Supper. 

The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
the participation of his body and blood, 
and the injunction of washing one another's 
feet, as incumbent upon Christians, appear 
to be wholly of a spiritual nature, unmixed 
with any ceremonial or outward obser- 
vances. But to those who view these sub- 
jects differently, our Christian charity is 
especially due. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

John truly baptized with water; but ye 
shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit, not 
many days hence. Acts, i. 5. 

By one Spirit are we all baptized into one 
body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether 
we bond or free ; and have all been made to 
drink into one Spirit. 1 Cor. xii. 13. 

As many of you as have been baptized into 
Christ, have put on Christ. Gal. iii. 27. 

For Christ (says the Apostle Paul) sent me 
not to baptize, but to preach the Gospel. 1 
Cor. i. 17. 

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism. 
Eph. iv. 5. 



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He saved us, by the washing of regenera- 
tion, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus, 
iii. 5. 

I am the living bread which came down 
from heaven. — My flesh is meat indeed ; and 
my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my 
flesh and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, 
and I in him. John, vi. 51, 55. 

The kino^dom of God is not meat and drink; 

but rightousness, and peace, and joy in the 

Holy Ghost. Rom. xiv. 17. 

See the Proofs and Illustrations, under the Eleventh Ar- 
ticle of " Duties towards our fellow creatures." 

SECTION XVI. 

Man is a Free Agent. 

As we are constituted free agents, ac- 
countable creatures, and may accept or 
refuse the offers of Divine Grace, our con- 
demnation will be of ourselves, and justly 
our due, if we should unhappily reject the 
mercy and goodness of God towards us. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

If thou doest well, shalt thou not be ac- 



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cepted ? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at 
the door. Gen. iv. 7. 

Choose you this day whom you will serve : — 
but as for me and my house, we will serve the 
Lord. Joshua, xxiv. 15. 

Every one of us shall give account of him- 
self to God. Rom. xiv. 12. 

And whosoever will, let him take the water 
of life freely. Rev. xxii. 17. 

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem ! how often would 
I have gathered thy children together, even 
as a hen gathereth her chickens under her 
wings, and ye would not ! Mat. xxiii. 37. 

If thou seek the Lord, he will be found of 
thee : but if thou forsake him, he will cast 
thee off for ever. 1 Chron. xxviii. 9. 

O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself: but 
in me is thine help ! Hosea, xiii. 9. 

SECTION XVII. 

Reason must submit to Revelation, 

The doctrines of the Holy Scriptures, 
communicated by a Being of infinite wis- 
dom, are to be devoutly believed by us; 
though, as might have been expected, our 



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frail reason may not be able fully to com- 
prehend and explain them all. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

As the heavens are higher than the earth, 
so are my ways higher than your ways, and 
my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah, Iv. 9. 

Now we see through a glass darkly ; but 
then face to face : now I know in part ; but 
then shall I know even as also I am known. 
1 Cor. xiii. 12. 

We preach Christ crucified ; unto the Jews 
a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks fool- 
ishness. 1 Cor. i. 23. 

We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, 
1 Cor. ii. 7. 

That your faith should not stand in the wis- 
dom of men, but in the power of God. 1 Cor. 
ii. 5. 

Abraham against hope believed in hope — 
according to that which was spoken. Rom. 
iv. 18. 

Blessed are they that have not seen, and 
yet have believed. John, xx. 29. 



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CHAPTER II. 

ARTICLES OF PRACTICE ; OR, WHAT WE ARE 
TO DO, OR NOT TO DO. 

SECTION I. 

Duties towards God. 

1. We should cultivate in our minds, 
awe and veneration towards the great Lord 
of heaven and earth, a solemn sense of his 
continual presence, and a fear to offend 
him. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Let all the earth fear the Lord : let all the 
inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. 
Psalm xxxiii. 8, 

Whither shall I go from thy Spirit ? or 
whither shall I flee from thy presence ? — If I 
take the wings of the morning, and dwell in 
the uttermost parts of the sea ; even there 
shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand 
shall hold me. Psalm cxxxix. 7. 

Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with 
trembling. Psalm ii. 11. 



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2. We should love and trust in God, for 
his goodness and perfections ; be grateful 
to him for his benefits and mercies to us : 
and obey him in all things, because he is 
our Father and Preserver, our Redeemer, 
and our Sovereign Lord. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all 
thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all 
thy might. Deut. vi. 5. 

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart ; and 
lean not unto thine own understanding. Prov. 
iii. 5. 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not 
all his benefits. Psalm ciii. 2. 

O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is 
good ; for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 
cxxxvi. 1. 

Fear the Lord, and serve him, in truth, 
with all your heart : for consider how great 
things he hath done for you. 1 Sam. xii. 24. 

Thou, O Lord! art our Father, our Re- 
deemer : thy name is from everlasting. Isaiah, 
Ixiii. 16. 

3. As we are frail, sinful creatures, and 
encompassed by a host of subtle and pow- 



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erful enemies, we ought frequently to wait 
upon God, and fervently to pray to him, 
through Jesus Christ, for the pardon of our 
sins; and for the communications of his 
grace, to strengthen and defend, to com- 
fort, purify, and animate us ; and to con- 
duct us safely to the end of our lives. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee. 
Prov. XX. 22. 

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew 
their strength. Isaiah, xl. 31. 

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into 
temptation. Mat. xxvi. 41. 

Evening and morning, and at noon, will I 
pray. Psalm Iv. 17. 

Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. 
Luke, xviii. 1. 

I will that men pray every where, lifting 
up holy hands. 1 Tim. ii. 8. 

Ask, and it shall be given you ; seek, and 
ye shall find ; knock, and it shall be opened 
unto you. Luke, xi. 9. 

If ye shall ask any thing, in my name, I 
will do it. John, xiv. 14. 

Give us day by day our daily bread — and 



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forgive us our sins — and lead us not into 
temptation — but deliver us from evil. Luke, 
xi. 3. 

Be sober, be vigilant ; because your adver- 
sary the devil, as a roaring lion,walketh about, 
seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter, v. 8. 

4. The true worship of God is inward 
and spiritual. This worship is required of 
us, not only in private, but in public also. 
It is incumbent upon us to be very diligent 
and regular in the attendance of our meet- 
ings for that solemn purpose ; that we may 
openly acknowledge the Almighty as our 
Sovereign and Disposer, reverently wait 
for his holy influence on our hearts, and 
for a renewed extension of his mercy, love, 
and gracious preservation. In the due 
performance of this great duty, our minds 
will, at times, be silently engaged in pray- 
er, in thanksgivings, and in praises, to the 
Fountain of all our blessings. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
God is a spirit : and they that worship him, 
must worship him in spirit and in truth. John, 

iv. 24. 

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Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 
Psalm xxix. 2. 

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from 
him Cometh my salvation. Psalm Ixii. 1. 

How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord 
of hosts ! — A day in thy courts is better than 
a thousand. Psalm Ixxxiv. 1, 10. 

Let us not forsake the assemblinor of our- 
selves together, as the manner of some is. 
Heb. x. 25. 

Where two or three are gathered together 
in my name, there am I in the midst of them. 
Mat. xviii. 20. 

I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of 
God, that ye present your bodies a living sa- 
crifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is 
your reasonable service. Rom. xii. 1. 

Be silent, O all flesh, before the Lord. 
Zech. ii. 13. 

Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 
xlvi. 10. 

The Lord is in his holy temple : let all the 
earth keep silence before him. Hab. ii. 20. 

5. Though the public worship of God, 
in spirit and in truth, is acceptably per- 
formed in silence, yet it is not confined to 



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this state. It is, at times, cherished and 
promoted by his ministers, when, being 
under the influence of the Holy Spirit, they 
are publicly engaged in exhortation, pray- 
er, thanksgiving, or praise. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Let men exalt the Lord also in the congre- 
gation of the people, and praise him in the 
assembly of the elders. Psalm cvii. 32. 

And on the sabbath, we went out of the city, 
by a river side, where prayer was wont to be 
made. Acts, xvi. 13. 

And it came to pass that a whole year they 
assembled themselves with the church, and 
taught much people. Acts, xi. 26. 

And he gave some, apostles ; and some 
prophets ; and some, evangelists ; and some 
pastors and teachers : for the perfecting of the 
saints ; for the work of the ministry ; for the 
edifying of the body of Christ. Eph. iv. 11. 

6. In all our trials, disappointments, and 
afflictions, in the most adverse and affect- 
ing conditions of life, we are to be patient, 
and resigned to the will of God ; who sees 
our situation, who knows what is good for 



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US, and who will assuredly reward our pa- 
tience and resignation. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

In your patience possess ye your souls. 
Luke, xxi. 19. 

Let us run with patience the race that is 
set before us. Heb. xii. 1. 

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken 
away ; blessed be the name of the Lord. Job, 
i. 21. 

Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, 
neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labour 
of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield 
no meat ; the flock shall be cut off from the 
fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls ; 
yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the 
God of my salvation. Hab. iii. 17. 

Can a woman forget her sucking child, 
that she should not have compassion on the 
son of her womb ? Yea, they may forget ; 
yet will I not forget thee. Isaiah, xlix. 15. 

7. We ought not to distrust the goodness 
and mercy of God to us. The truly humble 
and penitent believers in Jesus Christ, who 
earnestly endeavour to keep his conunands. 



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however great and numerous their trans- 
gressions may have been, and however 
deeply affecting to their minds, have a 
sohd ground to trust in the Lord, for his 
full and free pardon and acceptance. 

Proofs aiid Illustrations. 

I hare trusted in thy mercy ; my heart 
shall rejoice in thy salvation. Psalm xiii. 5. 

I trust in the mercy of God for ever and 
ever. Psalm lii. 8. 

Though be slay me yet will I trust in him. 
Job, xiii, 15. 

Come now and let us reason together, saith 
the Lord : though your sins be as scarlet, they 
shall be as white as snow ; though they be 
red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah, 
i. 18. 

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the 
unrightous man his thoughts ; and let him re- 
turn unto the Lord, and he will have mercy 
upon him, and to our God, for he will abun- 
dantly pardon. Isaiah, Iv. 7. 

Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, 
and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call 
upon thee. Psalm Ixxxvi. 5. 

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit ; 
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a broken and contrite heart, O God ! thou 
wilt not despise. Psalm li. 17. 

The Lord will not cast off for ever. But 
though he cause grief, yet will he have com- 
passion, according to the multitude of his mer- 
cies. Lam. iii. 31. 

As a father pitieth his children, so the Lord 
pitieth them that fear him. For he knows our 
frame ; he remembereth that we are dust. 
Psalm ciii. 13. 

I will heal their backslidings ; I will love 
them freely. Hosea, xiv. 4. 

Come unto me all ye that labour and are 
heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mat* 
xi. 28. 

Him that cometh to me, I will in no wise 
cast out. John, vi. 37. 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and 
just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us 
from all unrighteousness. 1 John, i. 9. 

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all 
acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the 
world to save sinners. 1 Tim. i. 15. 

Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in 
the presence of the angels of God, over one 
sinner that repenteth. Luke, xv. 10. 

See also the Parable of the Prodigal Son. 
Luke, XV. 11 to 27. 



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SECTION II. 



Duties towards our fellow -creatures. 

1. We should honour our parents. — To 
them who have so tenderly loved us, and 
suffered so much for us, w^e ought to be 
dutiful and affectionate ; and we should be 
ever ready to assist and comfort them. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Honour thy father and thy mother ; that it 
may be well with thee, and thou mayest live 
long on the earth. Ephes. vi. 2. 

Children, obey your parents in all things : 
for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Colos. 
iii. 20. 

A wise son maketh a glad father ; but a 
foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 
Prov. X. 1. 

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, 
and forsake not the law of thy mother. Prov. 
i. 8. 

If any widow have children or nephews, 
let them learn first to show piety at home, 



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and to requite their parents : for that is good 
and acceptable before God. 1 Tim. v. 4. 

2. We ought to honour the government, 
to respect those that are put in authority 
under it, and to obey the laws of our coun- 
try, when they do not oppose the law of 
God, For the protection and privileges 
we enjoy, we are bound to be grateful 
and peaceable subjects. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Hon- 
our the king. 1 Peter, ii. 17. 

Render unto Caesar the things that are 
Caesar's ; and unto God, the things that are 
God's. Matt. xxii. 21. 

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of 
man, for the Lord's sake : whetlier it be to 
the king as supreme ; or unto governors, as 
unto them that are sent by him, for the pun- 
ishment of evil doers, and for the praise of 
them that do well. 1 Peter, ii. 13. 

But Peter and John answered and said unto 
them. Whether it be right in the sight of 
God, to hearken unto you more than unto 
God, judge ye. Acts, iv. 19. 



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3. We should cultivate a sincere love 
for others. We should be kind and gentle, 
and disposed to do good to all persons ; 
especially to our brethren and sisters, our 
relations, and all those with whom we are 
peculiarly connected. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Let us love one another ; for love is of 
God. 1 John, iv. 7. 

By this shall all men know that ye are my 
disciples, if ye have love one to another. 
John, xiii. 35. 

Be kindly afTectioned one to another, with 
brotherly love. Rom. xii. 10. 

Love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. 
1 Peter, iii. 8, 

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is 
for brethren to dwell together in unity ! Psalm 
cxxxiii. 1. 

As we have opportunity, let us do good unto 
all men, especially unto them who are of the 
household of faith. Gal. vi. 10. 

4. As it is our duty cordially to love 
our fellow-creatures, and to promote their 
welfare, we are, consequently, bound to 



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avoid all wars and fightings, which are so 
inconsistent with the principle of love. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

From whence come wars and fightings 
among you ? come they not hence, even of 
your lusts? James, iv. 1. 

But I say unto you, love your enemies ; 
bless them that curse you ; do good to them 
that hate you ; and pray for them who des- 
pitefully use you, and persecute you. Mat. 
V. 44. 

If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he 
thirst, give him drink. Rom. xii. 20. 

But 'I say unto you, that ye resist not evil. 
Mat. V. 39. 

5. Since we are frail, erring creatures, 
and desire to be forgiven the offences we 
commit, we ought to be ready to forgive 
those who commit offences against us. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
If ye forgive men their tresspasses, your 
heavenly Father will also forgive you. But 
if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither 
will your Father forgive your trespasses. 
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Be ye tender-hearted, forgiving one ano- 
ther, even as God, for Christ's sake, hath for- 
given you. Ephes. iv. 32. 

6. We are bound to do justice to all 
persons, to defraud no one, and to be up- 
right in all our dealings and intercourse 
with others. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

To do justice and judgment is more accept- 
able to the Lord than sacrifice. Pro v. xxi. 3. 

Render unto all their dues. Rom. xiii. 7. 

Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour. Lev. 
xix. 13. 

He that walketh uprightly, walketh surely. 
Prov. X. 9. 

With the same measure that ye mete with- 
al, it shall be measured to you again. Luke, 
vi. 38. 

7. We should have a great reverence 
for truth, and detest falsehood and dissim- 
ulation. Tale-bearing and detraction are 
also to be carefully avoided. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
Ye shall not deal falsely, neither lie one to 
another. Lev. xix. 11. 



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I have not sat with vain persons, neither 
will I go in with dissemblers. Psalm xxvi. 4. 

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips 
from speaking guile. Psalm xxxiv. 13. 

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle ? 
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righ- 
teousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 
He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor 
taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 
Psalm XV. 1. 

8. As Christians, we are forbidden to 
swear, or attest the truth of our assertions 
by an oath. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Ye have heard that it hath been said by 
them of old time. Thou shalt not forswear thy- 
self; but shalt perform unto the Lord thine 
oaths : but I say unto you, swear not at all. 
Mat. V. 33. 

Above all things, my brethren, swear not ; 
neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by 
any other oath. James, v. 12. 

9. The poor and afflicted have a claim 
to our sympathy and assistance, according 
to their wants and our ability to relieve 
them. 



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Proofs and Illustrations. 

Comfort the feeble minded, support the 
weak, be patient toward all men. 1 Thes. 
V. 14. 

Show mercy and compassion every man to 
his brother. Zech. vii. 9. 

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound 
with them; and them who suffer adversity, 
as being yourselves also in the body. Heb. 
xiii. 3. 

Give alms of such things as ye have. Luke, 
xi. 41. 

Blessed is he that considereth the poor : 
the Lord shall deliver him in time of trouble. 
Psalm xli. 1. 

He who soweth sparingly shall reap also 
sparingly; and he who soweth bountifully, 
shall reap also bountifully. — God loveth a 
cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix. 6. 

10. A peaceable, meek, and quiet spirit, 
is not only our duty, but is attended with 
peculiar comfort and advantages. A harsh, 
censorious, and contentious disposition, 
imbitters our own lives, and disturbs the 
peace of those with whom we associate. 
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Proofs and Illustrations. 

Blessed are the meek : for they shall inhe- 
rit the earth. Mat. v. 5. 

A meek and quiet spirit is, in the sight of 
God, of great price. 1 Peter, iii. 4. 

The meek shall delight themselves in the 
abundance of peace. Psalm xxxvii. 11. 

Learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in 
heart ; and ye shall find rest to your souls. 
Mat. xi. 29. 

As wood to fire, so is a contentious man to 
kindle strife. Prov. xxvi. 21. 

A froward man soweth strife, and a whis- 
perer separate th chief friends. Prov. xvi. 28. 

He that hath a froward heart findeth no 
good; and he that hath a perverse tongue, 
falleth into mischief. Prov. xvii. 20, 

The beginning of strife is as when one let- 
teth out water : therefore forbear contention 
before it be meddled with. Prov. xvii. 14. 

11. Though we ought to value the pri- 
vileges peculiar to us, and firmly maintain 
the religious tenets which we most ap- 
prove, we ought to cherish sentiments of 
charity and Christian regard, towards 
those who conscientiously differ from us. 



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Proofs and Illustrations. 

Let us hold fast our profession. Heb. iv- 
14. 

Prove all things ; hold fast that which is 
good. 1 Thess. v. 21. 

Who art thou that judgest another man's 
servant? to his own master he standeth or 
falleth. Rom. xiv. 4. 

Let not him that eateth, despise him that 
eateth not ; and let not him who eateth not, 
judge him that eateth : for God hath received 
him. Rom. xiv. 3. 

Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor 
to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God. 1 
Cor. X. 32. 

And John answered and said. Master, we 
saw one casting out devils In thy name ; and 
we forbade him, because he followed not with 
us. And Jesus said unto him. Forbid him not : 
for he that is not against us is for us. Luke, 
ix. 49. 

13. As our example of virtue or vice, of 
wisdom or folly, may have a great influ- 
ence upon others, our duty to them as 
well as to ourselves, calls for the most dili- 
gent circumspection. 



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Let your light so shine before men, that 
they may see your good works, and glorify 
your Father who is in heaven. Mat. v. 16. 

Be thou an example of the believers, in 
word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in 
faith, in purity. 1 Tim. iv. 12. 

We wrought with labour and travail, night 
and day, — to make ourselves an example unto 
you to follow us. 2 Thes. iii. 8. 

See that ye walk circumspectly, not as 
fools, but as wise. Ephes. v. 15. 

Let no man put a stumbling block, or an 
occasion to fall, in his brother's way. Rom. 
xiv. 13. 

Let us follow after things wherewith one 
may edify another. Rom. xiv. 19. 

Young men likewise exhort to be sober- 
minded : in all things showing thyself a pat- 
tern of good works. Titus, ii. 6. 

13. A most comprehensive and excellent 
rule of duty to others, is, to Consider what 
we should think would be right and proper 
for them to do to us, in similar circum- 
stances, and then to do the same to them. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
All things whatsoever ye would that men 



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should do to you, do ye even so to them : for 
this is the law and the prophets. Mat. vii. 12. 
All the Law is fulfilled in one word, even 
in this, Thou shait love thy neighbour as thy- 
self. Gal. V. 14. 

SECTION III. 

Duties toivards ourselves* 

1. A just sense of our imperfections, 
weakness, dependence, and sinfulness, will 
teach us the great duty of humility. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

What is man, that thou art mindful of him ? 
and the son of man, that thou visitest him. 
Psalm viii. 4. 

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, 
and he shall lift you up. James, iv. 10. 

Learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in 
heart. Mat. xi. 29. 

Who maketh thee to differ from another ? 
and what hast thou that thou didst not re- 
ceive ? Now if thou didst receive it, why 
dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received 
it? iCor. iv. 7. 

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I dwell in the high and holy place ; with 
him also that is of a contrite and humble spi- 
rit ; to revive the spirit of the humble, and to 
revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah, 
Ivii. 15. 

2. We should cultivate a contented tem- 
per. It will moderate our desires and 
cares, dispose us to make the best of our 
condition, and cheerfully submit to the ap- 
pointments of infinite wisdom and good- 
ness. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Be content with such things as ye have. 
Heb. xiii. 5. 

I have learned in whatsoever state I am, 
therewith to be content. Phil. iv. 11. 

Godliness with contentment is great gain. 
I For we brought nothing into this world ; and 

it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1 Tim. 
vi. 6. 

Give me neither poverty nor riches ; feed 

i me with food convenient for me : lest I be full, 

^ and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or 

lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of 

my God in vain. Prov. xxx. 8. 



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3. We ought to abstain from intemper- 
ance in the use of meats and drinks. It 
indisposes us from serious employment, 
robs us of our time, and occasions expenses 
which abridge our liberalities to the poor 
and others. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Whether ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye 
do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor. x. 31. 

1 keep under my body, and bring it into 
subjection. 1 Cor. ix. 27. 

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red. 
— At the last, it biteth like a serpent, and 
stingeth like an adder. Prov. xxiii. 31. 

And I will say to my soul. Soul, thou hast 
much goods laid up for many years; take 
thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. Luke, 
xii. 19. See the Parable. 

4. We should labour after purity of soul, 
and maintain a fixed abhorrence of all 
prohibited and improper indulgence of the 
senses. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 
Blessed are the pure in heart : for they 
shall see God. Mat. v. 8. 



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Jesus Christ gave himself for us, that he 
might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify 
unto himself a peculiar people. Titus, ii. 14. 

Who shall stand when he appeareth 1 for 
he is like a refiner's fire and fuller's soap. 
Malachi, iii. 2. 

Create in me a clean heart, O God ! and 
renew a right spirit within me ! Psalm li. 10. 

Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his 
way? By taking heed thei^eto, according to 
thy word. Psalm cxix. 9. 

5. It is our duty to avoid the vain cus- 
toms and fashions, diversions and pleasures 
of the world. The self-denial which this 
duty occasions, is abundantly recompensed 
by the comfort, and the preservation from 
evil, w^hich it produces. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil. 
Exodus, xxiii. 2. 

Be not conformed to this world : but be ye 
transformed by the renewing of your mind. 
Rom. xii. 2. 

Turn away mine eyes from beholding van- 
ity ; and quicken thou me in thy way. Psalm 
cxix. 37. 



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Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and 
been wanton : ye have nourished your hearts 
as in a day of slaughter. James, v. 5. 

She that liveth in pleasure, is dead while 
she liveth. 1 Tim. v. 6. 

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and 
let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy 
youth ; and walk in the ways of thy heart, 
and in the sight of thine eyes : but know thou, 
that for all these things God will bring thee 
into judgment. Eccles. xi. 9. 

As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so 
our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 2 
Cor. i. 5. 

I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding 
joyful in all our tribulation. 2 Cor. vii. 4. 

6. Unless we keep a vigilant guard on 
our minds, even the lawful things and pur- 
suits of life will gradually ensnare us. In 
our furniture and way of living, our dress, 
address, and language, and in all our 
amusements and deportment, we should 
be moderate and exemplary, avoiding all 
extravagance and ostentation, and every 
species of flattery. 



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Proofs and Illustrations. 

What 1 say unto you, I say unto all. Watch i. 
Mark, xiii. 37. 

Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time 
your hearts be overcharged with the cares of 
this life. Luke, xxi. 34. 

Let your moderation be known unto all 
men. Phil. iv. 5. 

And they that use this world as not abusing 
it : for the fashion of this world passeth away^ 
1 Cor. vii. 31. 

And that which fell among thorns are they, 
who when they have heard go forth, and are 
choaked with cares, and riches, and pleasures 
of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 
Luke, viii. 14. 

Let us keep the feast, not with old leaven 
— but with the unleavened bread of sincerity 
and truth. 1 Cor. v. 8. 

The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips ; 
and the tongue that speaketh proud things. 
Psalm xii. 3. 

7. Simplicity of heart and uprightness 
of intention, prepare us for many virtues. 
They contribute more to our spiritual im- 
provement and happiness, than shining 



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talents, and high attainments in learning 
and knowledge. But when they are all 
united, with the Divine blessing upon 
them, they often produce great and exten- 
sive effects. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

The testimony of the Lord is sure, making 
wise the simple. Psalm xix. 7. 

The Lord preserveth the simple : I was 
brought low, and he helped me. Psalm cxvi. 
6. 

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the 
darkness. Psalm cxii. 4. 

The secret of the Lord is with them that 
fear him ; and he will show them his cove- 
nant. Psalm XXV. 14. 

That on the good ground are they who, in 
an honest and good heart, having heard the 
word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with pa- 
tience. Luke, viii. 15. 

If any man among you seemeth to be wise 
in this world, let him become a fool, that he 
may be wise. 1 Cor. iii. 18. 

The wayfaring men, though fools, shall not 
err therein. Isaiah, xxxv. 8. 

And Moses was learned in all the wisdom 



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of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words 
and in deeds. Acts, vii. 22. 

Paul was brought up at the feet of Gama- 
liel, and taught according lo the perfect man- 
ner of the law of the fathers. Acts, xxii. 3. 

8. We ought to cultivate the friendship 
of pious and virtuous persons ; and studi- 
ously to avoid all intimacy with those 
who are vicious, and irregular in their 
conduct. The character of persons with 
whom we associate, is apt to influence 
our own. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, 
and of them that keep thy precepts. Psalm 
cxix. 63. 

He that walketh with wise men shall 
be wise, but a companion of fools shall be de- 
stroyed. Prov. xiii. 20. 

O, my soul, come not thou into their se- 
cret ; unto their assembly, mine honour, be 
not thou united. Gen. xlix. 6. 

Come out from among them, and be ye 
separate, saith the Lord. 2 Cor. vi. 17. 



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Be not deceived : evil communications cor- 
rupt good manners. 1 Cor. xv. 33. 

9. The perusal of good and useful books, 
and especially the Holy Scriptures, has a 
powerful tendency to cherish the love, and 
promote the practice, of religion and good- 
ness. The reading of light and frivolous 
publications tends, on the contrary, to en- 
feeble and corrupt the mind. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

From a child thou hast known the Holy 
Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise 
unto salvation, through faith, which is in 
Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. iii. 15. 

These were more noble than those in Thes- 
salonica, in that they received the word with 
all readiness of mind ; and searched the Scrip- 
tures daily, whether those things were so* 
Acts, xvii. 11. 

They were written for our learning, that 
we, through patience and comfort of the Scrip- 
tures might have hope. Rom. xv* 4. 

10. Vicious and irregular pursuits ruin 
our peace, debase and dishonour us. They 

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may promise a few transient pleasures : 
but it is religion only which ennobles us, 
and confers true enjoyment, even in this 
life. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Poverty and shame shall be to him that 
refuseth instruction. Prov. xiii. 18. 

We lie down in our shame, and our confu- 
sion covereth us ; for we have sinned against 
the Lord our God. Jer. iii. 25. 

The wicked are liko the troubled sea, when 
it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and 
dirt. Isaiah, Ivii. 20. 

There is no peace, saith my God, to the 
wicked. Isaiah, Ivii. 21. 

The ungodly are like the chaff, which the 
wind driveth away. Psalm i. 4. 

As the crackling of thorns under a pot, so 
is the laughter of the fool. Eccles. vii. 6. 

Great peace have they who love thy law, 
and nothing shall offend them. Psalm cxix. 
165. 

How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and 
thy tabernacles, O Israel ! Numb. xxiv. 5. 

Wisdom's ways are ways of pleasantness^ 
and all her paths are peace. Prov. iii. 17. 



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Godliness is profitable unto all things, hav- 
ing promise of the life that now is, and of 
that which is to come. 1 Tim. iv. 8. 

A day in thy courts is better than a thou- 
sand. I had rather be a door-keeper in the 
house of my God, than dwell in the tents of 
wickedness. Psalm Ixxxiv. 10. 

II. Though religion produces, even 
here, the purest and most elevated enjoy- 
ments, yet it is attended w^ith a state of 
trial, vratchfulness, self-denial, and war- 
fare. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Thou, O God, hast proved us : thou hast 
tried us as silver is tried. Psalm Ixvi. 10. 

And I will refine them as silver is refined, 
and will try them as gold is tried. Zech. 
xiii. 9. 

Watch and pray that ye enter not into 
temptation. Mat. xxvi. 41. 

Blessed are those servants whom the Lord, 
when he cometh, shall find watching. Luke, 

Xr. O/. 

If any man will come after me, let him 



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deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and 
follow me. Luke, ix. 23. 

And he that taketh not his cross, and fol- 
loweth after me, is not worthy of me. Mat. 
X. 38. 

Fight the good fight of faith ; lay hold on 
eternal life. 1 Tim. vi. 12. 

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye 
may be able to stand against the wiles of the 
devil. Ephes. vi. 11. 

12. We should prefer the interests of 
the soul to those of the body, and things 
eternal to those that are temporal, what- 
ever we may have to resign, or to endure, 
by that preference. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Fear not them who kill the body, but are 
not able to kill the soul. Mat. x. 28. 

He that findeth his life, shall lose it : and 
he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find 
it. Mat. x. 39. 

In this rejoice not, that the spirits are sub- 
ject unto you ; but rather rejoice because 
your names are written in heaven. Luke, 
X. 20. 



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Blessed are they who are persecuted for 
righteousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom 
of heaven. Mat. v. 10. 

13. To make a just estimate of the pro- 
portionate value of temporal and eternal 
blessings; to be duly grateful for them 
all to our heavenly Benefactor ; and to 
desire and pursue them, according to their 
comparative importance, is the perfection 
of wisdom, and w^ill promote our happi- 
ness, both here and hereafter. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his 
righteousness, and all these things shall be 
added unto you. Mat. vi. 33. 

Give thanks always for all things, unto God 
and the Father, in the name of our Lord 
Jesus Christ. Ephes. v. 20. 

Every creature of God is good, and noth- 
ing to be refused, if it be received with thanks- 
giving. 1 Tim. iv. 4. 

And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing, 
which the Lord thy God hath given unto 
thee. Deut. xxvi. 11. 

Bless the Lord, O my soul ! and forget not 



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all his benefits : who forgiveth all thine ini- 
quities ; who healeth all thy diseases ; who 
redeemeth thy life from destruction ; who 
crowneth thee with loving kindness and ten- 
der mercies. Psalm ciii. 2. 

14. In attending to the duties we owe 
to ourselves, we should carefully avoid 
every degree of selfishness : or, that soli- 
citude respecting the things concerning 
ourselves, which excludes a due regard to 
the interest and welfare of others. A sel- 
fish spirit, especially when much indulged, 
is a deplorable temper, subversive both of 
virtue and true enjoyment. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 
Mat. xix. 19. 

Look not every man on his own things ; 
but every man also on the things of others. 
PhiUp. ii. 4. 

As ye would that men should do to you, do 
ye also to them likewise. Luke, vi. 31. 

In lowliness of mind, let each esteem other 
better than themselves. Philip, ii. 3. 

Christ died for all, that they who live. 



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should not live to themselves, but unto him 
who died for them. 2 Cor. v. 15. 

Ye are not your own : for ye are bought 
with a price. Therefore glorify God, in your 
body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 
Cor. vi. 20. 

This know also, that in the last days peril- 
ous times shall come. For men shall be 
lovers of their own selves, covetous, proud, 
&c. 2 Tim. iii. 2. 

15. Though we are entirely dependent 
on God for all our blessings, we are not to 
be indolent expectants of them. He re- 
quires us to be very diligent, in using the 
means of obtaining his favours, both of 
Providence and Grace. 

Proofs and Illustrations. 

Be ye therefore sober, and watch unto 
prayer. 1 Peter, iv.7. 

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into 
temptation. Mat. xxvi. 41. 

Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, 
and he shall strengthen thine heart. Psalm 
xxvii. 14. 



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Seek and ye shall find ; knock, and it shall 
be opened unto you. Mat. vii. 7. 

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, 
that thou stir up the gift of God which is in 
thee. 2 Tim. i. 6. 

Give attendance to reading, to exhortation, 
to doctrine. 1 Tim. iv. 13. 

Thou shalt meditate in this book of the 
Law, day and night. Josh. i. 8. 

He that walketh with wise men shall be 
wise. Prov. xiii. 20. 

Blessed is the man that heareth me, watch- 
ing daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of 
my doors. Prov. viii. 34. 

Thou wicked and slothful servant — thou 
oughtest to have put my money to the ex- 
changers; and then, at my coming, I should 
have received mine own with usury. Mat. 
XXV. 26. See the Parable. 

Wherefore, brethren, give diligence to 
make your calling and election sure. 2 Peter, 
i. 10. 

All the remaining duties incumbent 
upon us, may be learned by a diligent pe- 
rusal of the Holy Scriptures, and a rever- 
ent attention to the dictates of the Holy 



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Spirit. The influence of the Grace of 
God, through Jesus Christ, as before ex- 
pressed at pages 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34, 
is essential to the due performance of all 
our duties. 

For a more particular and expanded survey 
of many of the principles and tenets contained 
in this work, the young reader is referred to 
" The Duties of Religion and Morality," and 
" The Principles of Religion," by Henry 
Tuke ; to " A Summary of the History, Doc- 
trines, and Discipline of Friends," written by 
the desire of the Meeting for Sufferings ; to 
" A Brief View of the Doctrines of the Chris- 
tian Religion," by John Bevans; to "An 
Abridgment of Robert Barclay's Apology," 
by George Harrison ; and to " A Selection 
from Bishop Home's Commentary on the 
Psalms," and "The Power of Rehgion on the 
Mind," by the Author of this Compendium.* 

* See also, Doctrines of the Society of Friends, by 
Elisha Bates ; Evans' Exposition, and the Testimony of 
the Society of Friends on the Continent of America. 

AM. PUB. 



APPENDIX: 



CONTAINING 



INTERROGATORIES 

ADAPTED* 

TO THE VARIOUS SUBJECTS 

OF 

THE COMPENDIUM. 



APPENDIX. 

As some teachers may prefer the Catechet* 
ical mode of instruction, to that which the 
Author has adopted in the preceding Com- 
pendium, he has, for their accommodation, 
subjoined a list of Interrogatories, adapted to 
the various principles and tenets contained in 
the Work. 

It would tend to improve and perfect the 
learner's knowledge of the subjects comprised 
in the Compendium, and to exercise both his 
judgment and memory, if after he had recited 
the proofs and illustrations under each posi- 
tion, he were required to point out the cor- 
responding parts of every tenet, with the 
respective parts of the proofs and illustrations 
which belong to it. 



CHAPTER I. 

Qu. Into how many Chapters is the Com- 
pendium divided? 
Ans, Into two chapters. 

Qu, Of what Articles does the first chapter 

consist ? 
Ans. Of Articles of Faith ; or what we are 

to believe. 

Qu, Of what Articles does the second chap- 
ter consist ? 

Ans. Of Articles of Practice ; or, what we 
are to do, or not to do. 

Qu, Into how many Sections is the first 

chapter divided? 
Ans. Into seventeen sections. 
Qu. Of what does the first Section treat? 
Ans. Of the Being and Attributes of God. 

Qu. How many Articles or Subdivisions are 

there in the first section? 
Ans. Seven articles. 



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Repeat the^rs^ article, concerning the 
Divine Beino^ and his Attributes. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations of 
this article. 

Repeat the second article under this di- 
vision. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the third article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the fourth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the Jlfth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the sixth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the seventh article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the second sec- 
tion? 
Ans. The desiojn of man's existence. 



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Repeat the tenet contained in the se- 
cond section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the third section ? 
Arts. The Fall of Man. 

Repeat the tenet contained in the third 

section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the fourth sec- 
tion ? 

Ans. The love and mercy of God to fallen 
man. 

Repeat the tenet comprised in the fourth 
section. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 
Qu, What is the subject of the fifth section 1 
Ans. The Redemption by Jesus Christ. 

Repeat the tenet comprised in the fifth 

section, Part 1. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the tenet comprised in the fifth 

section, Part 2. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 



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Qu, What is the subject of the sixth sec- 
tion? 
Ans. The Holy Spirit. 

Repeat the tenet contained in the sixth 

section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the seventh sec- 
tion? 

Ans. The ground of man's salvation in all 
ages. 

Repeat the tenet contained in the 

seventh section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu, What is the subject of the eighth sec- 
tion? 

Ans. The Holy Scriptures. 

Repeat the tenet comprised in the 

eighth section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the ninth sec- 
tion? 
Ans. Man is unable to save himself. 



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Repeat the tenet comprised in the ninth 

section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the tenth section ? 
Ans, Rewards and punishments after death. 

Repeat the tenet contained in the tenth 

section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the eleventh 

section ? 
Ans, Faith in God and in Jesus Christ. 

Repeat the tenet contained in the ele- 

nenth section ? 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the twelfth sec- 
tion ? 

Ans* Works, as well as Faith, are required 
from us. 

Repeat the tenet comprised in the twelfth 
section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the thirteenth 

section ? 
Ans. Divine Providence. 



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Repeat the tenet comprised in the thir- 

teenth section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the fourteenth 

section ? 
Ans. The Ministry of the Gospel. 

Repeat the tenet contained in the four- 
teenth section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the ffteenth 

section ? 
Ans, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 

Repeat the tenet contained in the fif- 
teenth section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the sixteenth 
I section ? 

Ans. Man is a free agent. 

Repeat the tenet comprised in the six'^ 

teenth section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Qu. What is the subject of the seventeenth 
section ? 



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Ans. Reason must submit to Revelation. 

Repeat the tenet comprised in the seven- 
teenth section. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 



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CHAPTER II. 

Qu, The second chapter consists of " Ar- 
ticles of Practice ; or, what we are 
to do, or not to do." Into how many- 
Sections is this chapter divided ? 

Arts. Into three sections. 

Qu, Of what duties does the first section 

treat ? 
Ans. Of duties towards God. 

Qu. Of what duties does the second section 

treat ? 
Ans. Of duties towards our fellow-creatures. 
Qu. Of what does the third section treat ? 
Ans. Of duties towards ourselves. 

SECTION I. 

Qu. How many Articles or Subdivisions are 
there in the first section^ concerning 
Duties towards God? 

Ans. Seven articles. 



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Repeat the first article of Duties to- 
wards God. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations of 
this article. 

Repeat the second article under this 
head. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the third article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat ilie fourth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the fifth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the sixth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the seventh article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

SECTION II. 

Qu. How many Articles or Subdivisions are 



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there in the second section^ concern- 
ing Duties towards our fellow-crea- 
tures ? 
Arts. Thirteen articles. 

Repeat the Jlrst article of Duties to- 
wards our fellow-creatures. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations of 
this article. 

Repeat the second article under this 

head. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the third article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the fourth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the Jifth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the sixth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the seventh article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 



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Repeat the eighth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the ninth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the tenth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the eleventh article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the tweflth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the thirteenth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

SECTION III. 

Qu. How many Articles or Subdivisions are 
there in the third section^ concerning 
Duties towards ourselves ? 

Ans* Fifteen articles. 

Repeat the first article of Duties to- 
wards ourselves. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations of 
this article. 

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98 

Repeat the second article under this 

head. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the third article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the fourth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the Jifth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the sixth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the seventh article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the eighth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the ninth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the tenth article. 

Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the eleventh article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 



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Repeat the twelfth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations* 

Repeat the thirteenth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 

Repeat the fourteenth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations* 

Repeat the fifteenth article. 
Recite the proofs and illustrations. 



Qw. How may all our remaining duties of 
every kind be learned ? 

The preceding Interrogatories are intended 
to aid the memory of the learner, and to ren- 
der the various subjects of the Compendium, 
and the arrangement of them, familiar to his 
understanding. But they are, by no means, 
designed to supercede that most important 
part of the teacher's employment, the cultiva- 
tion of his pupil's mind with as radical a 
knowledge of the tenets and positions, as the 
nature of the subjects will admit. 

To accomplish this desirable end, a number 
of simple questions, adapted to the learner's 
capacity, and formed so as to elicit, by easy 



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gradations, the truths contained in each of the 
tenets, will be found highly efficacious. This 
mode of instruction will, it is presumed, amply 
reward the teacher's diligence, animate the 
young persons under his care, and establish 
in their minds a well-grounded knowledge of 
the principles of piety and virtue* 



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